University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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College of Biological Sciences As the hub of the University's life sci- ences wheel, the college offered classes on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses. During the 1982-83 aca- demic year. 430 upper division students were enrolled; over half of the graduating class went on to further studies. A new major in genetics and cell biol- ogy was added in response to the tre- mendous explosion of information in these disciplines. Other programs in the college included biochemistry, botany, cell and development biology. ecology and behavioral biology, genetics, micro- biology, plant physiology, and zoology. From a new undergraduate merit scholarship fund for bioscience stu- dents, the first three scholarships were awarded in 1982 to Ron Pobiel, Scott Saunders, and Mark A. Thompson. The Biological Sciences Student Board tCraig Longtine, presidenti and the Alumni Society tTerri Riehm, BS. 77, presidenti sponsored an annual event for students, faculty. and alumni: iiBiology '83 began with a career fair and con- ciuded with an evening program featur- ing Dr. Candace Pert, who spoke on the significance of new discoveries in brain receptor research and the implications for human behavior. The career fair gave 500 students and graduates an opportu- nity to meet representatives from indus- try, government, graduate programs. and the health professions -- many themselves CBS graduates. Other highlights of the year included the fall ltasca Weekend and the first CBS Open House, held May 20, which ended with the traditional faculty-student wine and cheese reception sponsored by the Student Board. On June 11, CBS wel- comed the Class of 1983 into the ranks of its alumni.

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College of Agriculture The college granted degrees in more than 20 fields at graduation ceremonies in December and June. At Minnesota Royal, an annual spring event that celebrates agriculture, stu- dent organizations participated in a milk- maid contest, an animal Showmanship competition. original skits, and other events. This year, for the first time, there was a student-faculty barbeque and a dairy and livestock judging contest for 4-H members from around the state. The Academic Quadrathlon, in its third year. was held in January, testing the knowledge and skills of animal sci- ence students. A four-member team re' presented Minnesota in regional compe- tition. A new student organization, the Go- pher Dairy Club, was chartered in Janu- ary with 35 members who are interested in aspects of the dairy industry from pro- duction to promotion. Through Ag Board, the official link be- tween students, faculty, and administra- tors, students participated in decisions on curriculum, administrative policy, and budget. The board sponsored the college's two graduation ceremonies and the annual Agriculture Career Day Semi- nar, which gave students a chance to meet representatives from almost 50 ag- ricultural corporations.

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Continuing Education and Extension Hundreds of students completed ex- tension certificates this year, and hun- dreds more earned baccalaureate de grees that included credits earned through extension. Although the age difference between daytime and evening students was shrinking, the adult student audience in extension classes was still distinct: 40 percent already had a degree, about 60 percent were women, more than half paid tuition out of their own pockets, 25 percent had children, and more than 80 percent worked full time outside the home or as homemakers. For CEE students, 1982-83 may be re- membered primarily as the year tuition increased by more than 40 percent. The increase was the result of state revenue shortfalls and adjustments to per-credit tuition rates that more accurately reflect the cost of various kinds of instruction. On the bright side, CEE students benefited from increased campus light- ing and the continued optional availabil- ity of services routinely included in day- time students' fees. The Extension Classes Student Board had studied both issues and lobbied to get the lighting and services.